It follows its independent investigation into police surveillance of Janet Alder in 2000, the sister of Christopher Alder who died in custody in Hull in 1998, and another person.

Christopher Alder who died while in police custody

Miss Alder told the Mail: “Over the years I have become very cynical but I am also a realist and I have yet to see any justice.

“While I welcome this news I still don’t expect much will come out of this. Over the years I may appear pessimistic but I have been right every time.

“I want to know who it was that gave permission to do this, why they were doing it and what they found out and I want those responsible to be held accountable. I don’t think those in charge are facing any hearing.”

Miss Alder claims the IPCC told her the surveillance was sought after there was public disorder outside the court during her brother’s inquest.

The IPCC investigation, which was completed in January 2015, found evidence of a case to answer for gross misconduct for two detective sergeants.

The report was referred to the Crown Prosecution Service, who concluded earlier this year there was not enough evidence to provide a realistic prospect of conviction against each defendant in relation to the surveillance carried out.

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Humberside Police did not initially share the IPCC’s view that the two officers should face a gross misconduct hearing.

Campaigners lobby people going into the Christopher Alder inquest being held in Hull Crown Court

However, after careful consideration, IPCC Commissioner Cindy Butts wrote to Humberside Police to direct them to hold hearings for the officers and the force recently confirmed that they accept this decision.

IPCC Commissioner Cindy Butts said: “The decision to direct a police force to hold disciplinary hearings is not taken lightly.

"Taking into account the serious and sensitive nature of the allegations and the weight of the evidence presented to me, I felt it was essential for public confidence that the officers concerned account for their actions.”

Chief Superintendent Judi Heaton

Chief Superintendent Judi Heaton, head of Humberside Police’s Professional Standards Unit, confirmed the force has received the IPCC firection.

She said: “We can confirm that the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) has directed Humberside Police to hold gross misconduct hearings for two police officers, following its independent investigation into the Police’s surveillance of two people, which took place in the year 2000.“

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A separate police investigation was launched in 2011 after Mr Alder’s body was found in Hull’s mortuary 11 years after he was believed to have been buried, but no charges have been brought in that case.